– EU enforcers closely monitoring disinformation campaigns on Elon Musk-owned social network X following shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister
– X under formal investigation since December for disinformation and effectiveness of content moderation feature
– Musk’s AI chatbot Grok now available in EU, being closely monitored by EU due to potential risks in civic discourse and elections
EU enforcers of the Digital Services Act are closely monitoring disinformation campaigns on X, formerly Twitter, following the shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister. Musk’s response to a post linking the shooting to pandemic views on X has drawn attention. Breaches of the DSA can lead to significant fines for companies like X.
The EU is urging vigilance from large online platforms following the shooting incident, with concerns about potential manipulation of video footage for disinformation purposes. X’s AI chatbot, Grok, is now available in Europe, but the launch has been delayed for some features until after the European Parliament election due to potential risks in civic discourse.
The Commission is in contact with X regarding the launch of Grok in the EU and is assessing its compatibility with DSA requirements. Platforms integrating generative AI chatbots like Grok into their systems must conduct risk assessments and implement mitigations. The DSA requires a thorough assessment for critical features, such as GenAI assistants, to address potential risks from fabricated information.
The Commission has requested information from VLOPs, including X, about risk assessment and mitigation measures related to content produced by generative AI. Overall, the EU is closely monitoring online platforms like X for compliance with the DSA and addressing concerns about disinformation and potential risks associated with AI technologies.